We've been struggling since August. Finally, we had Ben tested in November and he was diagnosed with Autism, Anxiety Disorder, Amblyopia and Dyspraxia. I've felt so guilty for not listening to him complain that writing hurt his hands that I've had him do almost no writing since we got the test results in November. We have had a miracle in that Ben's eye has "connected" with his brain and is working as it should after six months of eye patching and exercises. He has 20/40 sight in his eye now and has to wear corrective glasses to keep his brain from getting lazy again, but no more patching, thanks be to God!
After spending the past six months reading about autism and homeschooling I have decided to switch to a more Charlotte Mason curriculum adapted to Ben's needs and abilities. Ben is really past much of this curriculum, but I want a strong foundation before we begin Third Grade in August. We will homeschool all year to catch up.
We've spent the past month studying Geology and ended with a trip to Eureka Springs, AR for Ben's birthday trip. We went to Cosmic Cavern in Berryville, to see the Christ of the Ozark statue, and to see my cousin Debbie at Quigley's Castle. We spent one night at Turpentine Creek Refuge Center listening to the lions, tigers, cougers and bobcats growling and roaring all night. The next night we spent at the most haunted hotel in America, the Crescent Hotel. We heard one ghost, but Ben was very excited and kept watching for more. Pictures.
Tomorrow we meet with Ben's new Psychiatrist to begin his drug therapy and on Tuesday we will meet his new therapist.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Thursday, August 5, 2010
New School Year
This is our second year of homeschooling and here is our new curriculum:
Bible: Karen Henley's Day by Day Bible and Devotion
Math: Saxon Math 2
Reading: A-Z Reading Level J-Q (Includes reading stradegies & comprehension quizes)
Grammer: Evan Moor Grammar and Punctuation Grade 2
Evan Moor Daily Language Review Grade 2
Writing: Draw Write Now
Geography: Evan Moor Daily Geography
Evan Moor Landforms
History: Story of the World Vol. 2 by Susan Bauer Wise
+ United States Government and Laws.
Science: Various Earth and Physical Science Topics
Art: How to Teach Art to Children Age K-6
Music: Beginning Recorder
Reading List:
As many Magic Tree House Mysteries and Biographies that Ben can read for silent reading time, plus this list:
A Child’s Garden of Verse, by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
Socks, by Beverly Cleary
Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table, by Roger Lancelyn Green
The Wind in the Willows, b Kenneth Grahame
Doctor Dolittle, by Hugh Lofting
The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling
Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid Lindgren
The 101 Dalmations, by Dodie Smith
Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O’Brien
The Pied Piper of Hamelin, by Robert Browning
Fifty Famous People, by James Baldwin
Five Children and It, by Edith Nesbit
The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks, by Nancy McArthur
Moominland Midwinter, by Tove Jeansson
Hans Christian Anderson Fairy Tales
The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery, by Deborah Howe
Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, by Betty MacDonald
The Borrowers, by Mary Norton
Misty of Chinoteague, by Marguerite Henry
Ginger Pye, by Eleanor Estes
The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling
Nurse Matilda, by Christianna Brand
The Mouse and the Motorcycle, by Beverly Cleary
Tales from Far and Near, by Arthur Guy
The Elephant’s Child, by Rudyard Kipling
The Magic of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
The Story of the Greeks, by H. A. Guerber
A Child’s Geography of the World, by V. M. Hillyer
Bible: Karen Henley's Day by Day Bible and Devotion
Math: Saxon Math 2
Reading: A-Z Reading Level J-Q (Includes reading stradegies & comprehension quizes)
Grammer: Evan Moor Grammar and Punctuation Grade 2
Evan Moor Daily Language Review Grade 2
Writing: Draw Write Now
Geography: Evan Moor Daily Geography
Evan Moor Landforms
History: Story of the World Vol. 2 by Susan Bauer Wise
+ United States Government and Laws.
Science: Various Earth and Physical Science Topics
Art: How to Teach Art to Children Age K-6
Music: Beginning Recorder
Reading List:
As many Magic Tree House Mysteries and Biographies that Ben can read for silent reading time, plus this list:
A Child’s Garden of Verse, by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
Socks, by Beverly Cleary
Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table, by Roger Lancelyn Green
The Wind in the Willows, b Kenneth Grahame
Doctor Dolittle, by Hugh Lofting
The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling
Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid Lindgren
The 101 Dalmations, by Dodie Smith
Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O’Brien
The Pied Piper of Hamelin, by Robert Browning
Fifty Famous People, by James Baldwin
Five Children and It, by Edith Nesbit
The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks, by Nancy McArthur
Moominland Midwinter, by Tove Jeansson
Hans Christian Anderson Fairy Tales
The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery, by Deborah Howe
Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, by Betty MacDonald
The Borrowers, by Mary Norton
Misty of Chinoteague, by Marguerite Henry
Ginger Pye, by Eleanor Estes
The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling
Nurse Matilda, by Christianna Brand
The Mouse and the Motorcycle, by Beverly Cleary
Tales from Far and Near, by Arthur Guy
The Elephant’s Child, by Rudyard Kipling
The Magic of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
The Story of the Greeks, by H. A. Guerber
A Child’s Geography of the World, by V. M. Hillyer
Saturday, July 24, 2010
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